Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Asked 4 months ago

How much is weight loss medication?

My doctor suggested I might benefit from some weight loss medication. Before I decide, I wanted to get an idea of the cost. How much does weight loss medication generally cost in India? Are there different price ranges?

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Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Before thinking about medicines, have you considered some gentle lifestyle changes? Sometimes, just incorporating a little bit of yoga or simple pranayama can make a huge difference. Mere saath to aisa hi hua, it helped with metabolism and reduced cravings naturally. No need for costly meds then.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

Honestly, weight loss medicines can be quite expensive, and the cost really depends on what your doctor prescribes. I was looking into it recently for myself and some of them are like 5-6k a month. Plus, they aren't a permanent solution, you know? Better to talk to a good doctor first.

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Instead of directly jumping to meds, maybe try tracking your food and activity first? There are so many good apps now that can help you see where you're eating too much or not moving enough. Sometimes just having that data helps u make better choices. Might save you money too!

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, wanting a quick fix for weight loss can be tempting. But from what I've heard from friends, these medicines often have side effects and are quite pricey in the long run. Maybe consult a good dietitian or an endocrinologist first to understand the root cause.

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Meena Patel Meena Patel Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Meri ek friend ne li thi, and the cost was quite high, depends on the brand and dosage. But more importantly, the doc also told her to follow a strict diet alongside. So without changing your food habits, meds might not even work properly. Focus on ghar ka khana and portion control pehle.

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